In Praise of Bobby Hackett
He was 16, I knew that, and a legendary animal in the pool; he and his coach invented the 100 by 100s’; Bobby Hackett, a Yonkers boy, held world records; he was an earlier day Ledecky at distance.
What to Do When You Are the Slowest Swimmer in Your Group
Here’s why being the slow kid in the lane can actually greatly work to your benefit when you stop out on deck.
Heute starten die German Open in Berlin – letze Quali-Chance für Rio
German Open 2016 5. bis 8.7.2016 Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark (SSE), Berlin Veranstaltungsseite Meldelisten Livetiming Tickets Ab heute…
Siena Swimming and Diving Inks Five
Siena Swimming and Diving Head Coach Paul Kueterman has announced the addition of five to his roster for the 2016-17 season. All five members of the class hail from different states.
“Spirit in Motion”– Rookie Thoughts from 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials
An explanation of the controversy regarding Olympic Ring tattoos was one of several mysteries that had to be explained to the Screaming Viking during his rookie experience covering the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Trials in Charlotte.
Rio Torch Relay Day 62: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina
On each day of the official Olympic torch relay, carrying the Olympic flame to the Olympic cauldron in Rio de Janeiro,…
Hattersley Breaks Scottish Record in the 1500 Freestyle
Camilla Hattersley broke the Scottish National record in the women’s 1500 freestyle winning her fourth event at the Scottish National Championships…
British Butterflier, George Emmins, Commits to Henderson State
George Emmins, who swims for Rushmoor Royals Swimming Club in Hampshire, England, has given a verbal commitment to Henderson State University for the fall of 2016.
A Month Before the Games, the Serbian Team Arrives for Training in Rio
Despite the fact that the Olympic Games are still a month away, Serbia recently landed in Rio to begin training at the Olympic Pool.
Watch a Highschooler Swim an Entire 500 Corkscrew
Watch a crazy high school swimmer swim an entire 500 using the corkscrew technique.
SMU’s Bryce Klein Advances To USA Diving National Championships
SMU men’s diver Bryce Klein is headed to the 2016 AT&T USA Diving National Championships Aug. 1-14 in Moultrie, Georgia, following a winning performance at the Zone B Championships. The qualifying event is being held in College Station, Texas, July 6-9.
Brittany Roth Named Interim Head Coach at North Texas
The University of North Texas named Brittany Roth as interim head coach of the swimming and diving program on Friday. She takes over for Brendon Bray, who accepted the head coaching position at the University of Nevada.
Marist Men’s Swimming and Diving Brings In Eight Freshmen
The Marist men’s swimming and diving team, led by Head Coach Larry VanWagner and reigning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Diving Coach of the Year Melanie Bolstad, has announced eight incoming freshmen who will join the Red Foxes for the 2016-17 season.
Olympic Trials “Bethany Galat All Stars”
There has been a ton of coverage of all the newly minted Olympians (and deservedly so), but there were many…
Happy 4th: Meet Your 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Team (PHOTO VAULT)
Katie Ledecky will swim at least four events in Rio, and things are looking pretty golden for the 19-year-old come August.
